How did the author decide to frame the story through the perspective of a Vietnamese chef in France?
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The Book of Salt

The Book of Salt
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How did the author decide to frame the story through the perspective of a Vietnamese chef in France?
Did anyone else feel the food descriptions made the setting come alive, or was it a bit overwhelming?
What do you think about the way the novel handles themes of exile and longing?